Clown : The Physical Comedian /: The Physical Comedian. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joe Dieffenbacher.
• Authors: Dieffenbacher, Joe
• Contents: List of ImagesPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionSection 1: Hello - A Pharmacist, Helium Balloons and a Red NoseGames to introduce the students to each other, build the ensemble, and get them physical.Section 2: Energy - The Telepathic Renaissance FoolGames to increase and focus the student's energy through physical play.Section 3: The Talking Body - Silence on the StreetsExercises for developing strength, flexibility and physical expression.Section 4: Prop Play - The Prop WhispererUsing props for improv, revealing emotions, telling stories and developing relationships.Section 5: Curiosity - OddfellowsFinding potential in the performance space, blurring the border between stage and audience.Section 6: Clown Solos: Catching a Salad on Your FaceExercises to develop a solo player's skills and help generate performance material.Section 7: Clown Duos: The Wet Towel Intervention Exercises to develop partner relationships and tools for generating performance material. Section 8: Clown Trios: Boss, Negotiator, FoolExercises that explore status and the dynamics of a trio.Section 9: Clown Ensembles: Fractious FunExercises to develop complicity, group rhythms, the acceptance of accident and absurdity.Section 10: The Rules, the Script, the Game, the PlayExercises to help devise original work for clown and physical comedy.Section 11: The Mask of the ClownBackground, history and uses for the mask of the clown. Section 12: The Skillful ClownHow to use skills to develop and enhance clowning and physical comedy. Section 13: Getting Serious about your FunnyTips on creating original work and ways to reach your goalsSection 14: Devising for Clown and Physical ComedyPractical ways to get started on creating new materialBibliography.Inspirations Index.
• Publisher Details: London : Methuen Drama
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource (304 pages)
• Subjects: Performing arts: comedy; Theatre: technical & background skills; Performing Arts -- Comedy; Performing Arts -- Theater -- General; Performing Arts -- Acting & Auditioning; Acting techniques
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781350141421; 1350141429
• Related ISBNs: 9781350141407
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